Kent, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 30.6% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,959 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Kent, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower